A biannual magazine published by the Center for Public History at the University of Houston. The voice of history and culture throughout the Houston area.
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11.12.2025 join CPH for a talk by writer and director Curtis Chin, discussing his award-winning memoir about growing up as a gay, American-born Chinese kid,working in his family’s restaurant in Detroit. Register @ CurtisChin.eventbrite.com #houston #lgbtq #chinese #autobiography
Houston History recently celebrated the launch of its newest issue highlighting Dr. John Lienhard and Engines of Our Ingenuity! Watch the panel here! uh.edu/class/ctr-public-hist…
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March 30th - join us for the launch of our newest issue! Feature a panel discussion with Engines of Our Ingenuity creator Dr. John Lienhard, along with guest speakers Dr. Cathy Patterson and Paul Pendergraft!
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#UH students! Apply now for a chance at a $1,500 scholarship sponsored by the Harris County Historical Society! Award will go to a student demonstrating excellence and interest in the public history of Houston or Harris County! uh.edu/class/ctr-public-hist…
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UH Students! Houston History magazine has a new College Work Study job opportunity! Check it out if you're interested in working on a magazine through the publication process! uh.edu/class/ctr-public-hist… #students #jobs #houston #GoCoogs
From now until #Thanksgiving, get 2 #Free #gift subscriptions to Houston History when you purchase or renew a personal subscription! See details here : uh.edu/.../ctr.../news/hhm-t…
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Join @humanitiestexas and @foodwaysTX for a conversation with historian and native Houstonian Roy Vũ #tomorrow on #Vietnamese #food, #history and #culture! Click to learn more! humanitiestexas.org/news/art… @Bluemiles @mperaleshtx @AsiaSociety @houstonlibrary
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While the word De-Ro-Loc may seem like a made-up word, reading it backwards provides some insight onto this forgotten festival from Houston’s past.
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Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate this historic day by learning more about Houston’s own Emancipation Park, the oldest park in Houston that was created in 1872 as a spot for emancipation day celebrations.
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Dr. Marguerite Ross Barnett (1987-1997): #wednesdaywisdom #womancrushwednesday Marguerite Ross Barnett was the first African American and first woman president of UH. She worked to bridge the gap between primary schools and college education.
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The latest issue of @HouHistMagazine is now available for purchase! Follow the link below to get your copy of the magazine covering community engagement from the past and present!
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This past fall, @UHCPHistory lecture series featured many robust discussion panels. Follow the link below to watch the lecture on the documenting the Baltimore Uprising through public history.
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This past fall, @UHCPHistory lecture series featured many robust discussion panels. Follow the link below to watch the lecture on the past, present, and future of the Affordable Care Act.
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Since 1984, the @UHCPHistory has been a leader in the field of public history in the city, the state of Texas, and the United States. Learn more about the center and the public history program. Link below!
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On sale now! The latest issue of @HouHistMagazine takes a look back at the history and legacy of the San Jose Clinic. Get your copy from the link below.
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Public historian Dr. Behnken joins the Public Historians at Work podcast to discuss the public demand for more contextualization of contemporary issues such as race, policing, and problematic narratives. Listen to the pod in the link below! @UHCPHistory
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Looking ahead to UH’s centennial celebration in 2027, 100 Years of Stories is an interactive public history initiative that showcases the important role the University has had played in shaping the city. Learn more about the project in the link below!
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April 26th - Join CPH for a panel discussion of the #documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution! #REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE: bit.ly/3LRFWLu
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